Auster Aircraft Ltd. was formed in 1946 and built the AOP6 as a
replacement for the Mk.5. The AOP6 served with the RAF until 1955. The
T.7(83 built) was a dual control trainer. Sixteen were converted as the
Mk.6A Tugmaster with a maximum take-off weight of 2200lb (998kg).
G-ASAJ c/n 3732 United Kingdom
2 seat observation
aircraft first flown in 1945
Engine: 145hp(108kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major 7
Length: 23’9”(7.24m)
Height: 8’4.5”(2.55m)
Wingspan: 36’0”(10.97m)
No.built: 379
Range: 315miles(507km)
Cruising speed: 108mph(174kmh) Empty weight: 1413lb(641kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2160lb(980kg)
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